This 1-hour webinar from The Afterschool Alliance and Forum for Youth Investment discussed insights from the report "Setting the Stage: Practical Ideas for Implementing High-Quality Afterschool Arts Programs." Speakers discussed the impact of professional teaching artists, quality equipment, and dedicated art spaces on afterschool programs integrating arts learning and provided a detailed exploration of the report’s recommendations. Participants had the opportunity to hear accounts from the programs highlighted in the report, offering practical ideas and research-based principles for implementing high-quality afterschool arts initiatives. The firsthand accounts from programs offered real-world examples, allowing participants to enhance their understanding of effective strategies in promoting arts education beyond regular school hours.